When you are editing copy, a running picture of length and reading time is more useful than raw text alone.
Online Text Editor shows detailed live statistics, including word, character, sentence and reading-time counts.
How to use Text Editor Online
- Type or paste the text you want to edit.
- Watch the detailed statistics, including sentences and estimated reading time, update as you write.
- Toggle word wrap, then copy or download the finished text.
Use cases
- Copy editing a draft and tracking its length.
- Checking whether a piece fits a target reading time.
- Preparing web copy and watching the word count.
Good to know
Online Text Editor counts words, characters, lines and sentences, and estimates reading time from the word count at roughly 200 words per minute, so the reading figure is an estimate rather than a measure of your actual pace. On very large text the detailed sentence and reading-time counts pause to keep editing responsive.
Frequently asked questions
Which statistics does the editor show?
Words, characters, lines and sentences, plus an estimated reading time derived from the word count.
How is the reading time calculated?
It is estimated from the word count at about 200 words per minute, so it is a rough guide, not your real reading speed.
Does word wrap change my text?
No. Word wrap only affects how lines are displayed; the characters you copy or download are unchanged.